Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon (left) is paying respects at the National 5·18 Democratic Cemetery on the 12th.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon (left) is paying respects at the National 5·18 Democratic Cemetery on the 12th.

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Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon expressed concern on the 12th after paying respects at the 'National 5·18 Democratic Cemetery,' stating that "South Korea is regressing."


After visiting the National 5·18 Democratic Cemetery with Gwangju Mayor Kang Ki-jung and others, Governor Kim posted on his social media service (SNS), saying, "One year since the new government took office, the regression of South Korea is worrisome," and added, "The 43rd anniversary of the May 18 Democratic Movement feels especially poignant."



He then promised, "I will carry on the spirit of the May democratic martyrs, rebuild the framework of progressivism, and firmly establish democracy in South Korea."


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